Larceny / Theft in Collier County, Florida
499 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated September 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County processed 501 larceny and theft cases with notably defendant-favorable outcomes. The guilty rate was 58.5%, the lowest among these theft samples, and the diversion rate reached 27.7%—more than three times the statewide 8.7% average—allowing over a quarter of defendants to avoid conviction through program participation. Withheld adjudication occurred in 12.6% of cases, below the statewide 15.6%, while dismissals were rare at 0.4%.
Collier County sentences were among the mildest for theft: the average was 411.3 days with a median of just 120 days, and probation averaged 590.5 days. Prison incarceration affected only 7.6% of cases—the lowest prison rate in this sample—while jail affected 24.8%. The high rate of private attorney representation (43.1%) compared to public defenders (48.7%) suggests more balanced counsel distribution than in other counties, possibly reflecting Collier's demographics.
Citing these figures? Attribution line and monthly data pack.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Larceny / Theft charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 2,261 prosecutor decisions on Larceny / Theft charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 29.6% — above the 23.7% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 58.9% of 499 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 499 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 449 | 4.6 months |
| State Prison Facility | 172 | 3.5 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Larceny / Theft sentencing in Collier County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Larceny / Theft in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 58.9% based on 499 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Larceny / Theft in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 12.8% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Larceny / Theft in Collier County?
Among convictions that included confinement, the average sentence is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $167 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
49.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 42.7% retain private counsel (2025).
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 56.4% | 0.5% |
| Black | 91 | 72.5% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence (confined) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 559 | 72.3% | 0.2% | 1 year, 8 months |
| 2024 | 588 | 60.9% | 0.5% | 11.1 months |
| 2025 | 499 | 58.9% | 0.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 557 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 547 |
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 504 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 33 |
| Felony | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,203 | 43.1% | 30.1% |
| Drug Possession | 926 | 69.7% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 678 | 99.3% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 369 | 55.6% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 386 | 68.9% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Trespassing | 227 | 79.3% | 0.4% |
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 499 public court records; last updated September 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 499 cases (2025) · Data last updated September 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com